Lib-Tech Skate Banana: What size should i get?

Question

Ok. so pretty much i'm not looking for the at your nose or between neck and eyes. i know all that stuff. I am a certified snowboard instructor. I'm just curious as to if i should get the 153 or the 157. I'm 5' 2" and 115 pounds but i am expected to grow a lot in the near future (6 feet) so i 'm not sure what to get. I do ride the park a lot so i want a shorter board but i also do plenty of groomers and the occasional powder. I want it to last so should i get the 157? and is the 4cm really going to make a difference? I am currently riding a 153 but adapting to another size isn't difficult for me.

P.S. If you dont think i should get one, explain why but please be polite about it and suggest another board if you can.

Answer 1

My husband just got his skate Banana and loves it.  He read all the reviews and decided it was c**p then demoed one and decided it was the most fun he's ever had on a board.  You can size down with the Rocker by 3-4cm they say so I wouldn't go any longer than a 153.  Do you realise it's more a park board?  You would have a bit of trouble in the park with a 157!!  You'll have a heap more fun on a shorter board.  You really only need it longer if you plan on doing more freeriding at higher sppeds- in which case it's the wrong board for that anyway.  My hub got the 152 and he weights 140lbs and is 5' 8".  No need to tell fibs either kid to get help out of people!!  You are obviously not an instructor - honesty will get more accurate and helpful answers!!